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SM53 UPP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,494 mi
Last recorded120,494 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 114,191 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 103,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 100,745 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension is coil spring converted, thus bypassing air and hydraulic components

Fail 7 Feb 2022 100,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached missing (4.10 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative active anti roll system disconnected (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension pipe modified so that its function is seriously affected active anti roll bar system pipes cut (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative active anti roll system (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,601 miles

fuel pump noisy

headlamp washers do not appear to be working at time of test. Mandatory from 1/09/2009

Fail 24 Feb 2021 92,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pump noisy

headlamp washers do not appear to be working at time of test. Mandatory from 1/09/2009

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 85,496 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 80,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 75,553 miles

Oil leak

Tyre treads cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2013 68,938 miles

Bothg rear bump stops missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2012 64,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 64,269 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2011 55,570 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 55,570 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,844 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,800 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,517 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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SM53 UPP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM53 UPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM53 UPP registered?

SM53 UPP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is SM53 UPP safe to buy?

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